The College of

"Au cours des soixante dernières années, le Collège d'Europe s'est acquis une réputation enviable dans le domaine des études européennes, et est ainsi devenu le lieu privilégié pour ceux qui veulent étudier comprendre et littéralement 'vivre' l'Europe."

Rector

www.coleurope.eu About this presentation

• What is the ? • College “Quick Facts” • History and “Raison d’être” • The College of Europe Students • Study Programmes • Admission & Scholarships • Student Life • Careers Office • Alumni Network • Famous Alumni • Development Office

www.coleurope.eu What is the College of Europe?

• Founded in 1949, the College of Europe was the first and is one of the most reputed institutes of European postgraduate studies. • More than sixty years of excellence in European studies: a unique institution. • It relies on a large worldwide network. • As the careers of many alumni illustrate, the College degree opens up rewarding professional prospects in Europe and at the international level.

www.coleurope.eu One College – Two campuses

Natolin () campus

Bruges campus www.coleurope.eu One College – Two campuses

Bruges campus Natolin (Warsaw) campus

www.coleurope.eu College “Quick facts”

• Locations One College – Two campuses: Bruges – & Natolin (Warsaw) - • Degree awarded Master (accredited NVAO) • Duration 10 months (September-June) • Working languages English and French • Student body +440 postgraduate students from over 55 nationalities/average age: 26 • Teaching staff 230 professors and practitioners from over 20 nationalities + 35 teaching assistants • Funding Whole or partial scholarships, student loans and self-financing • Alumni Professional network of more than 10.000 alumni

www.coleurope.eu History and “raison d’être”

• College’s origins: 1948 Hague Congress

• Three founding fathers:

- don , a Spanish statesman, thinker and writer in exile;

- Reverend Father Karel VERLEYE;

- Dr , intellectual leader of the European Movement at the time, who became the first of the College of Europe (1950-1972).

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• 1949:

The establishment of a College where university graduates from many different countries could study and live together.

• 1993:

Second campus was opened in Natolin (Warsaw) - Poland in the wake of the changes in Central and Eastern Europe.

www.coleurope.eu History and “raison d’être” • Guest speakers at the Opening Ceremonies:

1987-1988: 1988-1989: Mr François MITTERRAND, Mrs , President of France, Prime Minister of Great Britain, Bruges campus Bruges campus

1998-1999: 2002-2003: H.R.H.Prince Philippe, Mr Valéry GISCARD d’ESTAING, Prince of Belgium, President of the European Convention, Natolin (Warsaw) campus Bruges campus www.coleurope.eu History and “raison d’être” • Guest speakers at the Opening Ceremonies:

2005-2006: 2005-2006: 2007-2008:

Mr , Mr , Rt Hon. , High Representative for the President of Ukraine, Member of Parliament for Common Foreign and Security Natolin (Warsaw) campus South Shields and Secretary of Policy, State for Foreign and Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Affairs, Council of the , Bruges campus Bruges campus

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• Guest speakers at the Opening Ceremonies:

2008-2009: 2009-2010: 2010-2011:

Mr Hans-Gert PÖTTERING, Mr , Mrs , President of the President of the Chancellor of the Federal , European Parliament, Republic of Germany, Natolin (Warsaw) campus Bruges campus Bruges campus

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• Guest speakers at the Opening Ceremonies:

2011-2012: 2011-2012:

Mr José Manuel BARROSO, Mr , President of the , President of the Italian Republic, Natolin (Warsaw) campus Bruges campus

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• Selected speakers:

- Mr Lionel JOSPIN, Former Prime Minister of France; - Mr Nikiforos DIAMANDOUROS, European Ombudsman; - Mrs Michèle CONINSX, Vice-President of Eurojust; - Mr Bill GATES, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft; - Mr , President of the ; - H.E. Mr , Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade; - Mr , Former Prime Minister of Belgium - H. E. Ambassador Nobutake ODANO, Former Head of the Mission of Japan to the EU - Mr Joaquín ALMUNIA, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Competition - Mrs Danuta HÜBNER, Former Commissioner for Regional Policy

www.coleurope.eu The College of Europe students

Postgraduate students: 400-450 Nationalities: +55 Average age: 26 Age range: 21 - 38

'Marie Skłodowska‐Curie Promotion' students (2011‐2012)

www.coleurope.eu The College of Europe students

Previous university degree(s) Knowledge of languages awarded after completion: 2% 2,00%

6,50% 23% 12,50%

32,00% 47,00%

75%

2 languages/langues 3 languages/langues 4 languages/langues 5 languages/langues (+)6 languages/langues

www.coleurope.eu Study Programmes

Natolin (Warsaw) campus:

• in European Interdisciplinary Studies (The Internal & External Dimensions of the European Union)

4 Majors: • Governance in the EU • The European Single Market • The EU as a Regional Actor • The EU as a Global Actor

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Bruges campus:

• Master of Arts in EU International Relations & Studies

• Master of Arts in European Economic Studies

• Master of Arts in European Economic Studies Specialisation: European Economic Integration & Business

• Master of Arts in European Economic Studies Option: European Law & Economic Analysis

• Master of Arts in European Political & Administrative Studies

• (LL M)

• Master of European Law (LL M) Option: European Law & Economic Analysis

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Timeline of the academic year

First semester: • Compulsory Courses • Exams in December • Natolin (Warsaw) study trip to Turkey

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Timeline of the academic year

Second semester: • Optional Courses / Seminars & Master’s • Exams in May & June • Study Trips both campuses / all programmes

www.coleurope.eu Admission & Scholarships

• Admission Requirements:

- Relevant university degree with good results - Good working knowledge in English and French - Strong interest in

• Application Process:

- Online application - Supporting documents should be sent to the College and to the respective National Selection Committee if applicable - No application fees

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• Selection Procedure:

- Applications reviewed by Selection Committees along with the College of Europe - Individual interviews

• Over 70% granted full or partial scholarships

• Fees cover:

- Tuition - Accommodation in Residences - Infrastructure (internet in each room) - Meals (except on Sundays and public holidays on the Bruges campus)

• 2012 - 2013 fees:

- Natolin (Warsaw) campus: € 20.000 (free of bank transaction costs) - Bruges campus: € 22.000 (free of bank transaction costs)

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Students are supported by the Student Affairs Office

Student activities: • Student-organised conferences & activities •Student Bar • Conferences, debates • National parties • Sport activities • Exhibitions • Radio broadcasting • Charity work • Host family project • Discovery days

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Career Activities during the academic year:

• Seminars on cover letter & CV writing • Workshops on CV writing • Workshops on interview techniques • Networking evenings • Career days

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Alumni Association:

• Headquarters in Brussels • Online alumni community • Network of more than 10.000 alumni • Alumni newsletter • Cooperation with the Careers Office

Alumni Relations College of Europe:

• The College of Europe is currently strengthening links with all its alumni through the creation of a new database and organisation of events such as an alumni networking evening.

www.coleurope.eu Famous Alumni • Mr , British politician, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Liberal Democrats, former Member of the European Parliament (Mozart Promotion 1991-1992) • Mrs Helle THORNING-SCHMIDT, Prime Minister of Denmark and Leader of the Social Democrats (Denmark), Member of the European Parliament (Charles IV Promotion 1992-1993) • Mr Mikołaj DOWGIELEWICZ , Polish Secretary of State for European affairs and economic policy ( Promotion 1995-1996) • Mr Manuel MARÍN, former President of the European Commission (Guiseppe Mazzini Promotion 1973-1974) • H.E. Mr Alexander STUBB, Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade ( Promotion 1994-1995) • Mr Nikola POPOSKI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia ( Promotion 2004-2005) • And many more.. www.coleurope.eu Development Office

• Established in Bruges in 1996 as a service of the College of Europe

• Offers professional services for and in cooperation with individuals, universities, public bodies, private companies and non-governmental organizations all over the world

• Portfolio includes: - Professional training in EU affairs: training catalogue (open for registration); tailor-made courses (on demand) - Academic cooperation projects - Services for the EU institutions - Projects development in partnership

• Exclusive networking possibilities with EU professionals, professors, alumni and partners

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